Cannondale Trail 12 Kids' Bike
Start them off right. With 1-speed simplicity and an easy-to-use kickback-style coaster brake, the Cannondale Trail 12 kids' bike builds confidence and skills—with or without training wheels.
- Handlebar, grips, saddle and cranks are designed specifically for little cyclists
- Chainguard helps protect pants from scuffs and chain snags
- Toolless training wheels included
- Specs and images are subject to change
Imported.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- Free flat tire repairs (labor only; parts not included)
- 20% off shop services
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Recreational Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | SmartForm C3 alloy |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Rigid, steel, 1 in. steerer |
| Crankset | 1-piece, 90mm length, 24t |
| Bottom Bracket | Included |
| Brake Type | Coaster |
| Brakes | Rear coaster brake |
| Rims | Cannondale, lightweight alloy, 12 in., 16h |
| Front Hub | Alloy, nutted axle |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, nutted axles, coaster brake |
| Wheel Size | 12 inches |
| Tires | Innova, 12 x 1.75 in., multiuse tread |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Lightweight alloy, 460mm wide, 2.22mm |
| Stem | Alloy Ahead, 37mm |
| Seat Post | 1-piece, clamp-less, 25.4mm |
| Saddle | Cannondale Kid's Comfort |
| Pedals | Wellgo Composite Platform with reflectors, 1/2 in. |
| Headset | 1 in. Ahead, semi-integrated |
| Chain | KMC S1, 1/2x1/8 in. |
| Weight | 15 lbs. 9.6 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Kids' |
| 12 IN | |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 34"-39" |
| Reach | 23.4 |
| Stack | 24.9 |
| Effective Top Tube | 33 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 18 |
| Standover Height | 35.3 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 73 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 69 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 17.7 |
| Wheelbase | 61.5 |
| Chainstay | 27 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.